Byrneville, Indiana

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Byrneville
Harrison County's location in Indiana
Harrison County's location in Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison County
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
ZIP code
47122
GNIS feature ID0431925[1]

Byrneville is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

History

Byrneville was platted in 1838 by Temple C. Byrn, who had settled there in 1809.[2] A post office was established at Byrneville in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3]

Geography

Byrneville is located at 38°19′39″N 86°02′37″W / 38.32750°N 86.04361°W / 38.32750; -86.04361.

References

  1. ^ "Byrneville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  2. ^ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 70.
  3. ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.